Deepak Dobriyal awestruck by co-star Irrfan Khan, recalls 'Angrezi Medium' experience

Tanu Weds Manu actor Deepak Dobriyal, who was last seen in Homi Adajania directorial Angrezi Medium, spoke about his co-star Irrfan Khan in a recent interview with an entertainment portal and revealed that he has been awestruck by his spirit. While Irrfan shot for film while undergoing treatment in US for a neuroendocrine tumour, his presence on sets and liveliness to perform has been commended by all his co-stars in film including Dobriyal.

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actor played role of Khan's cousin in film that revolved around love of a far for his daughter and his desire to fulfil her dream of studying in an international university. Deepak recalled his experience of filming with Irrfan Khan and revealed that he had been shocked to kw about his medical condition. When he confronted Billu actor about difficulties that he would have to face due to tumour, Irrfan replied that God has w asked him to fight and show his potential through his talents onscreen.

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He reminisced and said that even though Irrfan's response made him emotional, he was awestruck by sheer positivity in actor to take on adversity with wit and humour. Dobriyal went on to add that Irrfan's will to fight and his perseverance was next level and claimed that before an actor, he is more of a philosopher in reality. 

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About film

Angrezi Medium had been one of most highly anticipated films of year as it marked return of one of finest actors in film industry- Irrfan Khan. film is a sequel to previously made Hindi Medium, which released in 2017, although with a different storyline, and featured actor Radhika Madan in role of Irrfan Khan's character's daughter. Angrezi Medium released in atres on March 13 right at onset of coronavirus outbreak in country. film was recently released on OTT platform for audience.

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